Sierra Leone Visa for Sri Lanka Citizens 2026 — Visa on arrival

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Sri Lanka vs Sierra Leone: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Sierra Leone

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #144 · mobility 82.7

16

countries both Sri Lanka and Sierra Leone can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Sierra Leone: passport compatibility

81%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sri Lanka and Sierra Leone travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free

14 both visa on arrival

36 both e-visa / eTA

94 both need a visa

37 access differs

Where Sri Lanka and Sierra Leone can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

✓ Both visa-free (16)

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Country Max stay Passport rank

Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Kiribati90 days#84 Lesotho90 days#122 Malawi30 days#127 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Vanuatu120 days#105

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (3)

Tajikistan Thailand Venezuela

Only Sierra Leone is visa-free (23)

Bangladesh Belize Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Cape Verde Fiji Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Jamaica Liberia Malaysia Mali Mauritius Niger Nigeria Senegal Swaziland Togo Trinidad and Tobago Uganda

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-free · 90 days →

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Documents you'll usually need for Sierra Leone

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?

Sri Lanka citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sierra Leone — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Sierra Leone?

The Sierra Leone passport is stronger: 39 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Sierra Leone #144.

Where can Sri Lanka and Sierra Leone citizens travel together visa-free?

Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.

What documents do I need for Sierra Leone?

Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.

Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and Sierra Leone?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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